Track & Field Announces Class of 2019

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PHILADELPHIA - As the Quakers continue their efforts to reach the top of the Ivy League, Director of Track & Field/Cross Country Steve Dolan introduced another strong recruiting class on Tuesday. The Red and Blue will welcome 31 members in the Class of 2019.

"I can't wait to see this group on campus," Dolan said of his third recruiting class at Penn. "Our coaching staff did another phenomenal job. This is a diverse class that will not only represent Penn well in uniform, but also in the classroom and in the community."

There is a near-even split among men and women among the Class of 2019. The 16 women and 15 men hail from 12 different states -- led by eight from New Jersey and four apiece from Pennsylvania and New York. Ryan Finch will have the longest trip to Philadelphia from Thousand Oaks, Calif., while Karli Visconto is a native of the City of Brotherly Love.

Ryan Finch400m: 47.86; 800m 1:53.79Among the nation's top 400 meters runners holding an elite level personal record at 47.86 ... No. 13 in the state of California (2014) ... Has developed great range by showing potential in the 800 meters.

Elias Graca400m: 50.62; 800m 1:50.86One of the best in the country at 800 meters, ranking No. 3 in the U.S. at that distance during the 2015 indoor season.

Luke Petela1600m: 4:11.78; 3200m: 8:58.32; XC/5K: 15:312015 Foot Locker National qualifier for cross country ... Second in the Foot Locker Northeast Regionals ... New Jersey State Cross Country champion ... Three-time New Jersey state champion in the 1,600 meters.

Eric ShengHammer: 213'2.25" (64.97m); Shot Put: 50'10/25" (15.50m)Currently ninth in the U.S. in the hammer throw and No. 2 in the state of New York.

The newest Quakers will join the team for preseason practice in August. See below for a complete breakdown of the incoming freshman class.